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March 14, 2018
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the School Committee and the Advisory Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Change Order #19, an increase in the amount of $20,027.48, to the contract with Shawmut Design and Construction in connection with the Renovations and Additions to the Edward Devotion...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #19, an increase in the amount of $20,027.48, to the contract with Shawmut Design and Construction in connection with the Renovations and Additions to the Edward Devotion School Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #19, an increase in the amount of $20,027.48, to the contract with Shawmut Design and Construction in connection with the Renovations and Additions to the Edward Devotion School Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 1 to Contract No. PW/18-18 "DPW Retaining Wall" in the amount of $59,468.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 1 to Contract No. PW/18-18 "DPW Retaining Wall" in the amount of $59,468.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 1 to Contract No. PW/18-18 "DPW Retaining Wall" in the amount of $59,468.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following transfer within the Building Department appropriation: From: 25003430 561011 School Natural Gas To: 25003430 522400 School Repairs and Maintenance Amount: $200,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Building Department appropriation: From: 25003430 561011 School Natural Gas To: 25003430 522400 School Repairs and Maintenance Amount: $200,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Building Department appropriation: From: 25003430 561011 School Natural Gas To: 25003430 522400 School Repairs and Maintenance Amount: $200,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Lincoln School PTO for a Trivia Night event to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 19 Kennard Street (Lincoln...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Lincoln School PTO for a Trivia Night event to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 19 Kennard Street (Lincoln School, Cafeteria).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Lincoln School PTO for a Trivia Night event to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 19 Kennard Street (Lincoln School, Cafeteria). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Brookline Education Foundation for a Trivia Bee fundraiser to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 100 Eliot...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Brookline Education Foundation for a Trivia Bee fundraiser to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 100 Eliot Street (Heath School, Cafeteria).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Brookline Education Foundation for a Trivia Bee fundraiser to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 100 Eliot Street (Heath School, Cafeteria). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium event to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:15pm-6:30pm at 43 Hawes Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium event to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:15pm-6:30pm at 43 Hawes Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium event to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:15pm-6:30pm at 43 Hawes Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Artbarn Community Theater for a Gala fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at 50 Goddard Avenue (Maliotis...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Artbarn Community Theater for a Gala fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at 50 Goddard Avenue (Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Artbarn Community Theater for a Gala fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at 50 Goddard Avenue (Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non-Profit Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non-Profit Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non-Profit Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Malt) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Malt) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Malt) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Meeting/Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All/Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Funeral luncheon to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All/Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Funeral luncheon to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at 15 Newton Street. * Condition that all required paperwork is submitted and approved by the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All/Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Funeral luncheon to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at 15 Newton Street. * Condition that all required paperwork is submitted and approved by the Police Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: 1) 2) Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: 1) 2) Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: 1) 2) Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of one additional Police Officer position in addition to the ten vacancies previously authorized by the Select Board to fill on December 5, 2017
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of one additional Police Officer position in addition to the ten vacancies previously authorized by the Select Board to fill on December 5, 2017.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of one additional Police Officer position in addition to the ten vacancies previously authorized by the Select Board to fill on December 5, 2017. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Offer conditional employment to the following eight (8) applicants for positions as Police Officers: Joseph R. Trahon Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T....
On motion it was, Voted to offer conditional employment to the following eight (8) applicants for positions as Police Officers: Joseph R. Trahon Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T. Silmon Jean Pena Jason Holland
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to offer conditional employment to the following eight (8) applicants for positions as Police Officers: Joseph R. Trahon Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T. Silmon Jean Pena Jason Holland Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the reserving of three (3) Full Time Permanent Police Officer positions for the following current active military personnel applicants: James W. Ladd, Jr. Matthew M. Daigle Gregory A....
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the reserving of three (3) Full Time Permanent Police Officer positions for the following current active military personnel applicants: James W. Ladd, Jr. Matthew M. Daigle Gregory A. Gresham
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the reserving of three (3) Full Time Permanent Police Officer positions for the following current active military personnel applicants: James W. Ladd, Jr. Matthew M. Daigle Gregory A. Gresham Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt as a three year funding/spending plan as described as alternative three (3) (Base Proposal plus 2 South Brookline Buses ($400 fee) in the packet materials dated March 14, 2018, for a total...
Voted to adopt as a three year funding/spending plan as described as alternative three (3) (Base Proposal plus 2 South Brookline Buses ($400 fee) in the packet materials dated March 14, 2018, for a total funding of $9,425,973.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to adopt as a three year funding/spending plan as described as alternative three (3) (Base Proposal plus 2 South Brookline Buses ($400 fee) in the packet materials dated March 14, 2018, for a total funding of $9,425,973. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to assess an additional $6,575,425 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of...
Voted to place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to assess an additional $6,575,425 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the cost of expenditures in the Brookline Public Schools ($5,873,642) and in municipal departments ($701,783) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018?
From the minutes
“2. Voted to place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to assess an additional $6,575,425 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the cost of expenditures in the Brookline Public Schools ($5,873,642) and in municipal departments ($701,783) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018? Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay...
Voted to place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to renovate and expand Brookline High School, including the acquisition and reconstruction of the property located at 111 Cypress Street and renovations or repairs to Brookline High School, the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center, the Unified Arts Building, the 66 Tappan Street Gym, and Cypress Field?
From the minutes
“3. Voted to place the following question on the May 8, 2018 Ballot: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to renovate and expand Brookline High School, including the acquisition and reconstruction of the property located at 111 Cypress Street and renovations or repairs to Brookline High School, the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center, the Unified Arts Building, the 66 Tappan Street Gym, and Cypress Field? Chair Wishinsky noted that while there is no amount in the question, the Board is committed to a budget of $205.6 million of which $168.2 million will be borrowed pursuant to the authority granted by the voter referendum. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Execute the Warrant for the May 22, 2018 Annual Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted to execute the Warrant for the May 22, 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute the Warrant for the May 22, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 5.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 5. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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